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Sheiry Family History

Sheiry Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sherry, Henry, Shetty, Sheehy, Seery, Shenoy, Sheikh, Cherry, Shelby

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Where is the Sheiry family from?

You can see how Sheiry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheiry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheiry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Sheiry families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheiry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sheiry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheiry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sheiry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheiry. 50% of Sheiry men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Sheiry women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Pressman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sheiry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Sheiry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheiry census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Sheiry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Sheiry. For the veterans among your Sheiry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheiry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Sheiry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sheiry in 1962 was 29, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheiry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheiry ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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